nothing
used as the subject or object of a negative statement
Nu am nimic de spus.
I have nothing to say.
Nimic nu s-a schimbat.
Nothing has changed.
#73 · Pronoun · PRON
In Romanian, nimic means “nothing”. It’s the #73 most frequently used Romanian word. Below you’ll find how to use it, its forms, real example sentences, and common word pairings.
Indefinite negative pronoun meaning "nothing" or, after negation, "anything." Very common in everyday Romanian.
neutralused as the subject or object of a negative statement
I have nothing to say.
Nothing has changed.
used after negation, often in questions or negative clauses
Don’t you have anything to eat?
I don't want anything.
Ranked by how often each form shows up in spoken Romanian. The top form cover about 100% of everyday use — learn these first.
| uninflected form | nimic | The word does not change form for gender or number. |
|---|---|---|
| case use | n-a... nimic / nu... nimic | Often appears with nu in negative clauses. |
vs. ceva
ceva means "something / anything"; nimic means "nothing" and is also used in negative questions or clauses for "anything."
Nu am nimic. / Am ceva.
I have nothing. / I have something.
vs. deloc
deloc means "not at all" and modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb; nimic is a pronoun meaning "nothing."
Nu mă ajută deloc. / Nu mă ajută nimic.
It doesn't help me at all. / Nothing helps me.
Nu am nimic de adăugat.
I have nothing to add.
nimic - negative pronoun
Nimic nu m-a surprins.
Nothing surprised me.
nimic - sentence-initial emphasis
Ai nimic de citit?
Do you have anything to read?
nimic - indefinite meaning in a question
Nu spun nimic.
I'm not saying anything.
nimic - common negative use
Common phrases built around nimic — worth learning as whole units.
lit. “not-is nothing”